Soccer
Thomas Jefferson boys soccer to rely on depth, defense in move to Section 3-3A
September 10, 2020
The overriding factor in all facets surrounding the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer program — as at all area schools — is the coronavirus pandemic.
Return of rivalries energizes Penn Hills girls soccer program
The Penn Hills girls soccer program is optimistic heading into the season as the Indians look to see how their mix of seasoned veterans with an influx of young talent will fare against new competition.
Interest in Penn Hills boys soccer on the rise
The Penn Hills boys soccer team might not have experienced success in recent years in the win column. However, the Indians believe they’ve turned the corner as interest in the program is at its highest in recent times.
Alle-Kiski Valley girls soccer preview: Burrell back for more
September 9, 2020
The Burrell girls soccer team made program history last year with an undefeated regular season and its first section title since 2005.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Plum looking to stand out again
September 7, 2020
The Plum boys soccer team put together one of its best seasons in recent memory last season, capturing the section title and going undefeated in the regular season.
Westmoreland boys soccer preview: Franklin Regional chasing 3rd straight WPIAL title
September 6, 2020
Forty-two wins, 33 shutouts, 15 goals allowed.
Quaker Valley soccer ready to continue tradition with new coach
September 4, 2020
J.J. Veshio has been around the Quaker Valley soccer program practically his entire life.
Deer Lakes boys soccer motivated to return to WPIAL championship game and more
Last season didn’t end the way the Deer Lakes boys soccer team wanted.
Franklin Regional’s Zach Lorenz added to national all-star watchlist
August 31, 2020
Add midfielder Zach Lorenz of Franklin Regional to the watchlist for the 10th High School All-American soccer games.
Killinger, Plum girls soccer ready for repeat performance
August 30, 2020
Kaitlyn Killinger probably couldn’t have imagined a better start to her high school soccer career.
New coach takes over successful Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer program
August 18, 2020
Olivia Kruger is new to the Pittsburgh area, but she knows a lot about Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer.
Allderdice girls soccer workouts suspended amid positive covid-19 test
August 14, 2020
The Allderdice girls soccer team will not hold conditioning workouts for two weeks after one of its players tested positive for covid-19.
Belle Vernon soccer teams cancel Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic
August 3, 2020
With the start of the WPIAL season pushed to Sept. 14, Belle Vernon was left scrambling to find a time and date for one of its marquee events, the Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic.
Covid-19 scare turns out to be Lyme disease for Franklin Regional soccer coach
August 1, 2020
Rand Hudson had a scorching fever. He felt achy, his joints hurt and he was tired.
Soccer coaches learn to work with sport-specific coronavirus protocols
Soccer isn’t considered a full-fledged contact sport — some teams would beg to differ, based on playing styles — but the game has had to adjust to safety guidelines just like others to help slow the spread of covid-19.
A-K Valley soccer players help Pittsburgh Hotspurs claim NPSL Member’s Cup
July 31, 2020
The Pittsburgh Hotspurs beat Erie Commodores FC, 3-0, to capture the 2020 NPSL Member’s Cup in Erie on Wednesday.
PIAA emphasizes ban on spectators comes from Gov. Wolf — not PIAA
July 30, 2020
The PIAA released a statement Thursday emphasizing that the current ban on spectators at high school sports events was imposed by Gov. Tom Wolf — not the PIAA.
North Catholic striker Jayden Sharpless makes verbal commitment to Georgia State
July 22, 2020
Last November, rising junior Jayden Sharpless was helping North Catholic win its first WPIAL title with a golden goal free kick in double-overtime.
Westmoreland County boys athlete of the year: GCC’s Nate Ward showed will to win in 4 sports
June 27, 2020
Nate Ward scored goals in soccer, kicked extra points and caught passes in football, hit 3-pointers on the basketball court and carried the baton around the track oval. With each sport, he made his mark.
Canon-McMillan girls soccer coach David Derrico resigns after 2 decades
June 26, 2020
Canon-McMillan girls soccer coach David Derrico, who won a state title with the Big Macs, resigned this week after two decades with the team.
